AP exit poll:

TOP ISSUES: The most important issues for voters in Wisconsin were the economy and jobs, chosen by almost four in 10 in exit polls conducted for The Associated Press. Health care was next, chosen by just over two in 10, followed by the war in Iraq, chosen by just under two in 10.

TOP QUALITIES: The most important qualities were a candidate’s willingness to stand up for what he believes, chosen by almost three in 10 voters, followed by the ability to defeat President Bush in November and a candidate caring about people like them, each chosen by about a fifth of voters. Almost that many chose a candidate who has a positive message.

PARTY IDENTIFICATION: About six in 10 of the primary voters were Democrats, almost three in 10 were independents and just over one in 10 were Republicans. It was the highest share of Republican voters in any of the open Democratic primaries so far this year.

TIME OF DECISION: Almost six in 10 voters decided in the last week, including about two in 10 who decided in the last three days and almost that many who decided Tuesday.

REASON FOR VOTE: Six in 10 said they voted for a candidate because they agreed with him on the issues. About three in 10 said they made their choice because they thought that candidate could defeat Bush.

TRADE: Three-fourths of voters said trade with other countries takes jobs from the United States.

[The exit poll was conducted for The Associated Press and television networks by Edison Media Research/Mitofsky International ]